A karaoke-style group sing-along, a new Pop-Up Art Show and demonstration, and a variety of unique vendors are lined up for the Feb. 8 San Mercado from 9 – 2 p. m. inside and outside the Price Center at 222 W. San Antonio St., downtown San Marcos. Popular Love songs will be the focus of the sing-along beginning at 10 a.m. in the 1910 Room. New and returning vendors this month include artists, recyclers/up-cyclers, natural bath and beauty products, novelty fabric items, costume jewelry, fashion nails, makeup, housewares and more. “MAKING FACES – From Picasso to Piglets” is the title of the Pop-Up portrait show and Demo in the 1893 Room brought to you by the ARTCXHIX AND DUDES who will share a
The 8th annual San Marcos Mardi Gras Parade will roll past the Price Center shortly after noon on Sat., Feb 22 amid the enticing smells of New Orleans cuisine, the sounds of live Dixieland Jazz and an adoring throng. Because of its ideal downtown location, spacious Garden and street-side view, the Center will again host a Parade Watch & Pop Up from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. “We’ve secured the popular Dirty River Dixie Band and Steger’s Chiffonade who will be selling Seafood Gumbo, Red Beans & Rice and King Cake, and another vendor will be selling beignets,” said Clay DeStefano, executive director. “We’re off to a great start, and there’s room for more,’” he added. Ideally, DeStefano would like to see
A new Call for Art focusing on women is underway for a special show in honor of International Women’s Day coming to the Price Center this March. Organizers behind a one-day pop-up event last spring at the library are extending the length of the show and expanding the number of participating artists. Live music, poetry, performances, art and a collaborative installation will be featured during the Reception, set for Sunday, March 8 – International Women’s Day – from 3-5 p.m. throughout the Center. “We gained so much strength from each other in one short afternoon last year,” said Debangana Banjaree, event founder. “The bigger show and longer display will make it easier for us to enhance our c
Following a successful Pop-Up art show in September, the Seaton Foundation is expanding its relationship with the Price Center via a new series of craft classes for adults being offered on the first Tuesday evening of each month. The classes will be open to all, and participants will leave each session with a finished product, including hand-painted scarves, tote bags, and greeting cards. The Seaton Foundation is covering the cost of the space and class instructor; however, a small fee to cover supplies and pre-registration is required. “We’re delighted to be offering more ‘maker classes’ at the Center and grateful to the folks at Seaton Foundation for taking the lead to help make it happen,
San Marcos’ original Mardi Gras Krewe – the Mistick Krewe of Okeanos – and the Price Center are teaming up to host a workshop on Sat. Feb, 1 from 10 – 11:30 a. m. for area kids interested in learning how to create a shoebox float to enter into a new fun, festive and friendly competition. “We wanted to make sure local children could easily get in on the Mardi Gras fun through a creative project that helps them experience a new cultural celebration while playing with feathers, beads, glue and their imaginations,” said Ann Dupont, contest chair. The Mardi Gras Shoebox Float Contest will include two categories: Children age 3-6 (with adult partner) and Children age 7-12. Judges will use the fol
Local fiber and basket artist Cricket Rose is bringing basket weaving back to the Price Center via a two-day workshop Feb. 3 and 4 in which participants will make 2—3 different heart baskets. All materials will be provided, advance registration is required, and a $35 fee is due at time of registration. “This latest workshop is a nice addition to the ongoing heritage arts practiced regularly at the Center via a Quilting Bee and Porcelain Painting Club as well as various art workshops we’ve hosted through LifeLong Learning and other artists,” said Clay DeStefano, executive director. “Folks seem to like the short-term commitment mixed with the ability to learn a new creative skill and walk away
A public reception for the new art show “What’s Love Got to Do with It?” will be held Thursday, Jan. 23 from 6-8 p.m. throughout the Price Center. Many of the artists in the show, refreshments, a fresh new display of quilts and live music will be among the highlights. The show features locally created works by more than 40 area artists’ take on love. The event is free and open to all. “What’s Love Got to Do with It?” is the result of a community-wide call for art that produced a colorful and creative show featuring an eclectic mix of 81 original works in traditional media and subject matter along with a variety of whimsical treatments in mixed media, assemblage, sculpture, fabric art annd
A new art show featuring locally created works by more than 40 area artists’ take on love, a fresh new display of quilts, live music and a variety of unique vendors are all on tap for the first San Mercado of the new year slated to take place this Saturday, Jan. 11 from 9 – 2 p. m. inside and outside the Price Center at 222 W. San Antonio St., downtown San Marcos. “What’s Love Got to Do with It?” is the result of a community-wide call for art that produced a colorful and creative show featuring 78 original works in traditional media and subject matter as well as an eclectic mix of media, subjects and whimsical treatments in mixed media, assemblage, sculpture, fabric art and more. In addition